Course Overview
Offered by University of Stirling, the MSc Social Work Studies provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in social sciences. Based in Stirling, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 28-month full-time structure. This is an integrated academic and professional course which develops the intellectual and practical skills necessary for professional practice as a social worker. We promote an understanding of social work which is informed by social justice and human rights, a profession that acknowledges the links between 'public issues' and 'private troubles' and seeks to address both. We value social work practice that has prevention at its heart and recognises the importance of collective approaches, actively engaging with and learning from user movements. A minimum ielts score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 80% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £32,500 within three years, a 85% continuation rate, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.
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Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| Postgraduate Requirement | Our Housing Studies postgraduate degrees are accredited by the Chartered Institute of Housing. |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| PTE Academic | 67 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
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Graduate Outcomes
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💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Stirling
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £23,500 | £27,000 | £32,000 |
| 3 years | £19,500 | £24,000 | £30,500 |
| 5 years | £24,500 | £29,000 | £36,500 |
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH15-04-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
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